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Election Day is four weeks away and people are already voting in the 2026 midterms. Where do things stand in the big races across the country?

Democrats are feeling optimistic ahead of the midterms, but what challenges remain? NPR's A Martinez asks Devan Barber, who leads the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.

The world's biggest chipmaker now manufactures at scale in Phoenix, as well as Taiwan. China is warning political leaders in Arizona to not get too friendly.

The Paramount and Warner Bros. merger has survived court challenges, public protests and regulatory scrutiny. Now, the Hollywood heavyweight, named Skydance, begins operating.

With just weeks to go, a look at where the midterm elections stand, Saudi-backed forces in Yemen launch a major counter-offensive, Paramount and Warner Bros. begin operations after merger.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Meshell Ndegeocello about her new album, "Synonym," featuring duets with the likes of Cynthia Erivo, Chaka Khan and Brandi Carlile.

NPR's Leila Fadel drives some 700 miles across Maine talking to voters about the issues that are shaping their decisions in the midterm elections.

High school students in France are fighting for more resources in schools. Some of the protests have turned violent, but it's not clear whether students or the police are to blame.

Democrats are trying to win back male voters ahead of the midterms. In Maine, some fly fishermen say frustration with both parties is shaping their votes.

Saudi-backed forces in Yemen launch a major counter-offensive to drive back Houthis, supported by Iran